The “net” of the Internet: Risk Factors for Cyberbullying among Secondary-School Students in Greece
Study details
| Year: | 2014 |
| Scope: | Local |
| Countries: | Greece |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Quantitative |
| Methods of data collection: | Survey |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Other |
| Other Childrens Age Group: | 12-14 years old |
| Has Formal Ethical Clearance: | Yes |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from parents |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
Goals
Using a simple two-wave longitudinal design (two measurements, 4 months apart), this study examines whether the above risk factors, that is, internet use, parental mediation, school bullying, school victimisation, gender and empathy, may affect cyberbullying and cybervictimisation, in accordance with other related studies (Fanti et al. 2012; Dowell et al. 2009; Sticca et al. 2013).